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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: "Calm With Horses" Pages 132-167.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jimmy's intention when he asks the child at the bridge "What class of weapon is that" (14)?
(a) To find out if the child is actually dangerous.
(b) To alert Tug to the presence of a weapon.
(c) To play along with the child's game.
(d) To demonstrate that he is the adult in the situation.

2. How many years apart are Martina and Val?
(a) 10.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

3. What do Tain, Heg, and Bat do on their break?
(a) Drink beer.
(b) Smoke a joint.
(c) Play cards.
(d) Scroll through their phones.

4. What is the juxtaposition of Jimmy's comments about Tug's inability to lie convincingly with Jimmy's question about Tug's medication intended to convey?
(a) Jimmy believes that Tug does not need his medication.
(b) Jimmy believes that Tug is off his medication.
(c) Jimmy believes that Tug should be on a higher dose of his medication.
(d) Jimmy believes that Tug has medication to sell him.

5. The word "oyster" to describe Matteen's paleness is likely chosen for what connotation?
(a) A slimy texture.
(b) The ability to create a pearl.
(c) A tough outer shell.
(d) A fishy smell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are there rumors about Sarah's parentage circulating around town?

2. The nickname of the Devers house and Dympna's troubles with women are evidence of what?

3. What does Arm reveal to the widow?

4. What is the narrator describing on page 1 when he talks about "tenderized brain cases and seesawing stomachs"?

5. How many operations did Bat need after the assault?

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